Depression Talks Podcast

Feeling numb doesn't feel too comfortable, but I do my best to talk about it. Please know that you are not alone and that we will get through this. To get more connected, visit the Depression Talks YouTube channel.

I won't let you give up! I won't let you quit! Keep going! I am rooting for you. I'm not sure if times are hard for you right now, but if they are, you are not alone. I am believing in you getting through this moment in your life. I hope this podcast episode uplifts and motivates you to grow and evolve positively during this time of your life. Positive thoughts! You got this. (Visit patreon.com/mentalhealthwarriors for more mental quotes and mental health motivation)

This is my longest streak, and I want to tell you about it. I'm glad I'm still breathing to be able to record this episode. You are not alone. Keep going. (For Mentally ;LL merch, visit @DepressionTalks1 on Instagram to purchase)

I'm just checking in on you. Are you okay? How's life been? I genuinely want to know. I hope you enjoy our dialogue together. Talk with you soon, DT Nation. 

Have you ever asked yourself, "How the heck am I still alive and breathing today?" I ask myself that almost every single day, especially after some recent chaotic events that have happened in my personal life lately. In this episode, I do my best to touch upon the "5 Health Buckets of Life" concept I've created and have been focusing on filling them up myself. Minimalizing my day-to-day to these 5 buckets has helped me push through a lot of mental noise and mental challenges that I face due to my own depression and anxiety. I hope that by sharing these with you, you write these buckets down for yourself and begin your journey of gaining confidence in the ability to fill your own buckets. You can do this. You are not alone when it comes to fighting the mental health stigma, depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem. I'm rooting for you. I'm rooting for us. Let's keep pushing forward DT Nation. 

Here is the audio from my 'Depression Talks YouTube Channel' video called, "None Of This Matters." I recorded and shared this video openly on my YouTube Channel, but I understand that there is a different audience here on this podcast. Thank you. Thank you so much for supporting me through all of this time. This has been a journey that has almost made me quit on Depression Talks and my own life so many times. But DT Nation, I am still here, still breathing, and I know I'm not alone in this crazy thing called life. Let's keep fighting and pushing forward one day, one second, one moment at a time! This wasn't an easy moment for me, but I made it through. If you would like to get more connected with me and my mission to change the mental health stigma, you can visit DepressionTalks.org

Many people share reasons to be alive or reasons to stay alive, and the majority of the time I would say... their advice may actually make things worse. In this episode, I share what I believe are 'healthy' reasons to want to stay alive. I believe they are healthy because they are all internal reasons (instead of most advice being external reasons from the individual who is feeling depressed). This mental fight to stay alive is not always easy, but it's still a fight. That means we can't give up. Winning is breathing to me. As long as we're breathing, we're still pushing forward with a purpose. Let's continue to push forward. We got this DT Nation. 

I'm exhausted. I just want to sleep right now. I keep on fighting this thing called "life", and it's annoying me. Even so, I keep on fighting. I won't give up. I refuse to. Depression and anxiety are a part of my life. It takes hard work to continue to healthily manage my mental health all the time. I'm tired of thinking about and having negative thought loops that play over and over again in my mind. In this episode, I open up about what I'm currently experiencing mentally and emotionally. I hope that by opening up to you, you see that you are not alone when it comes to fighting depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. DT Nation, let's keep on fighting and staying strong. We got this. 

I really did my best in this episode to try and explain complex thoughts I had to work through during my recent emotional breakdown. These weren't "normal tears" similar to other depressive episodes I've had in the past. This one hurt. There were no signs of sadness on my face. Just a stern and intense stare off into space while tears kept pouring out.    If you have been a listener to this podcast, you know that when I have a mental breakthrough, I share that experience with you here. We are in this fight together when it comes to battling depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I promise you that you are not alone. If you are currently struggling with taking physical action in something, I hope that listening to this episode shifts your perspective into a positive for your health and growth. You got this. (Visit DepressionTalks.org for more info).

I just uploaded this video to my YouTube channel "Depression Talks" titled "I don't like talking about this...". It's hard for me to talk during moments like this. I feel numb, empty, and trapped... like I'm in a dense fog not knowing my way out. I hope my "letting it out" helps you in some way. I don't know how, but I just hope it does. Depression and anxiety are real, and I'm not afraid to tell the world that.

My short answer, nothing. There is nothing wrong with being weird, awkward, or different. I didn't always feel this way. I actually struggled the majority of my life feeling like I was not good enough because I was weird. Every time I didn't fit in and was made fun of for being myself, my confidence, self-esteem, and mentality lowered dramatically. It felt impossible to love the person I looked at in the mirror.    Now, I embrace my weirdness! I love how different I am from others. I don't mind being called weird or different because that makes me unique in my own way. I have no desire to be like anyone else. I'd rather be myself. In life, that's all I can be. Me.   If you are someone that feels like an outcast, you are not alone. Embrace what makes you different. Embrace being "weird". You are more than enough already being actual who you are. 

What is your definition of happiness? How would you choose to define it? In this episode, I share my thoughts and perspective on the word 'happiness', and how to feel it a little more every day. If you are someone that wants to increase your amount of daily "happy minutes" and hear a deeper insight into the feeling of happiness, this episode is for you. Keep on taking action towards better understanding your own thoughts and emotions (one of my suggestions is to set a time for 5 minutes and journal at least once a day). If you don't know where to begin, start by writing down your own definition of happiness. I'm rooting for you DT Nation! You are not alone. 

The question, "Why should I keep going in life?", comes to my mind on a daily basis. I do literally mean 'daily'. No matter how far I go in success, relationships, finances, or even personal development, this question still pops up in my head every single day. It wasn't until recently I learned that I'm completely okay with that. In this episode, I do my best to motivate you, and myself, to keep going. To not give up on ourselves and life. I am feeling depressed right now and a little hopeless, but I have given up on my life before, and I refuse to let that be an option! We must keep pushing forward. I hope you find this episode helpful, especially if you are feeling alone and depressed right now. You are not alone. I'm rooting for you to get through this. You got this. 

There is still such a huge stigma behind a man crying or being "too emotional". This leads the majority of men to not knowing how to understand their own emotions or the emotions of the people around them. As an emotional and empathetic man, I find it sad to see other men being called "weak" or "too feminine" for expressing how they feel. I know I may be seen as weak or unorthodox for speaking upon this unpopular opinion, but I stand by it firmly. As a human being, you are allowed to express ALL emotions there are. Simple as that. If you want to join a group that openly talks about mental health, self-esteem, and even sadness without the emotional social-norms, join the private DT Nation Facebook group. Go to Facebook and type in, "DT Nation" to find the group. You are not alone. 

The pressure to feel like you have to be happy in life is real. In short words, you don't always have to feel happy in every single moment and second. There are times where we will feel down. That's okay. But, it's during those moments you have to dig deep and the real work begins. Do you journal when you're feeling low? Or go for a walk? These small changes add up and make a big difference over time. I really open up in this episode, and I hope that it shows you that you are not alone when it comes to this thing called life. We got this! If you would like to join the private DT Nation Facebook group and share some of your mental breakthroughs, art, music, or tips, go to Facebook and type in "DT Nation". Keep pushing forward!

The title of this episode says it all! I believe there is a perception the world has of people who deal with having a mental illness. For me, that's a problem! Please know you are not weak for having a mental illness, going to therapy, seeing a psychiatrist, etc. You are learning how to better manage and take care of your mental health one day at a time. That doesn't make you weak. That makes you a 'Mental Health Warrior', someone choosing to continue to fight their own mental battles despite their mental obstacles. That's not weak, that's inspiring. Keep pushing forward. Keep breaking those mental barriers. You got this. If you would like to join the private 'DT Nation Facebook Group' to join other people that openly talk about their mental health and how they continue to push through, go to Facebook and type in, "DT Nation". 

"I can be happy too! Happiness is not a destination. It's a moment in time, a mindset, and something we always strive to hold onto." These are words I share at the end of this episode, and I stand firm by them. I want you to know that happiness in life is possible, and the only thing it takes is hard work. That sounds oversimplified, but it's not. Happiness in life does not come by accident, it happens on purpose. I'm rooting for you. Depression and anxiety DOES NOT have to hold you back from living your best life right now. If you would like to join the private DT Nation Facebook group, go to Facebook and type in "DT Nation" to join an awesome loving group of people that openly talk about mental health. 

Learning how to love yourself is essential in life. I truly believe that. I couldn't say that 2 months ago when I recorded my last episode. DT Nation, please know that you are not alone. When it comes to dealing with depression, anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, and even loneliness, you are NOT alone. I am rooting for you. I mean that. It's a daily fight to learn how to better manage your physical health, mental health, emotional health, and spiritual health. It can even feel exhausting. But I promise you the fight is worth it. Keep pushing forward. You got this DT Nation! 

It was painful for me to shoot this episode. It physically hurt.    Right now I am feeling depressed. I haven't been able to record an episode in a longer period of time than I would like because of it. It's hard to formulate concepts, thoughts, or even share how I'm feeling because I'd just rather not talk and bottle things up.    Listen, to me, this sounds backwards, but please let me know if it's not.*Is it weird for me to feel depressed because I want to help more people?"* Isn't that lame or not that big of a deal? Am I just overthinking? I don't know...    I am going to keep pushing forward one moment at a time. I know I will get through this. I won't quit and I will keep going. "It's better to crawl forward than it is to lay down." - Immanuel

In short words, be yourself. No one else can tell you how you "have" to live your life, or who you "have" to be. This is your life, not theirs. In this episode, I open up about my belief in the power of walking your own path to better understand yourself. When you start to choose who you want to be in this life, your self-esteem begins to grow. You start to become more confident in who you are and who you want to be.  Going into 2021, my hope is you start truly living your life. Not living in fear of how other people want you to live your life, but by living in excitement from the path you are choosing. I'm rooting for you.       

Oh snap! This is a controversial one. I believe it's important to talk about mental health amongst our relationships with friends, romantic partners, and family.    This year has shown me the importance of prioritizing your own mental health by surrounding it with the right people. Your relationships very much affect your day to day mental health (depression, anxiety, self-esteem, happiness, self-awareness, etc.). It's important to trust you are surrounding yourself with the right people to positively impact your own mental health. In this episode, I share my perspectives on how our relationships have a heavy impact on our mental health, and what we should do about it. 

It's time to talk about where my relationship stands today with my depression and anxiety! It has truly changed and developed dramatically throughout my life. In this episode, I open up and share my inner dialogue with depression and anxiety. My hopes are that after this episode, your perspective on your mental health is slightly different. That small difference could end up being the biggest change in your life. Don't forget to join the private DT Nation Facebook group to join a community of people that openly talk about depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Go to Facebook and type in "DT Nation" to join this swagalicious group of members! 

I wish I knew these lessons earlier in my mental health journey, but that's okay. Now I can share them with you. In this episode, I share five different lessons I've learned that have helped me with better managing my depression and anxiety. My hope is that I help these lessons help you with your mental health journey. You are not alone. Don't forget to join the private DT Nation Facebook Group! Go to Facebook and type in "DT Nation" and I'll make sure to add you after this episode. Keep pushing forward. 

I am in a lot of physical pain right now which is causing some mental and emotional pain as well. It feels like I've strained or pulled a muscle at the top right part of my back. Even so, I still had this message on my heart I wanted to share with you. No matter how much physical, mental, or emotional pain you are in right now, keep pushing forward. Keep going. Don't stop and don't quit. You're still breathing. That means you can still fight. I'm rooting for you. I hope this episode motivates you to take on today and your obstacles head-on! Lastly, if you are looking to join a group the private DT Nation Facebook group, a group of fighters like you and me, then go to Facebook and type in "DT Nation". Hope to see you there!

Has this question come to your mind before? It has for me multiple times throughout my life and mental health journey. I wanted to share the audio from my recent YouTube video, "Why Stay Here If Everyday Is Just The Same", in hopes of helping this strong podcast community with my message as well! I'm rooting for you. You got this. If you're looking for a community of people that openly talk about depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, go to Facebook and join the private DT Nation Facebook Group. In that group, we share tips, personal stories, and even memes to help everyone learn how to live this thing called life a bit easier. Again, you are not alone. Call 1-800-273-8255 if you are feeling suicidal or having suicidal thoughts. Keep pushing forward. 

I don't think there is anyone that hasn't feel either anxious, stressed, confused, or even depressed during this election. You are not alone in that feeling. I wanted to make sure I shared this message with you before tonight. Continue to stay strong and prioritize taking care of your own mental health no matter what. I'm rooting for you.  

If you are currently feeling depressed, this episode is for you. Times right now are difficult, confusing, and scary for a lot of people. I can't imagine how many people are feeling depressed and alone. Here is a message for you. I'm speaking passionately but from a place of love. I'm rooting for you. I want you to smile a little bit more every single day, and I hope that my message and a few of the quick action tips I share help you feel happier right now. You got this. 

Oh my gosh! I just came to a huge mental breakthrough and emotional understanding! Okay, I am hype, but I need to calm down. I am truly excited about my recent discoveries when it comes to using the 50.1 Method and analyzing my own mental health. Since creating the 50.1 Method in June of this year, I have been studying my own mental health and others. This has helped increase my own emotional intelligence, and emotional intelligence in others. It's amazing! I hope this episode gives an insight to how this process has been for me.  Continue to push forward and keep staying strong. No, I am not you, but I am still rooting for you. You got this. You are not alone. Don't forget to join the private DT Nation Facebook Group to join an awesome community! Lastly, if you are looking for a Mental Health Motivational Speaker or want to know more about me, visit DepressionTalks.org

Yes! It is okay for you to speak up for yourself! But, it's a lot easier said than done right?    To be honest, I didn't always speak up for myself and even didn't know to muster up the courage to do it. In this episode, I share my thoughts on why I believe it is important to speak up for yourself. No one deserves to be unheard or not listened to. You should be able to voice how you feel and your perspective. You got this! Visit DepressionTalks.org for more information on Depression Talks and DT Nation. 

Wow. DT Nation, you know this is wild. I'm proud to be able to start sharing actual helpful resources when it comes to mental health! Woot woot!    In this episode, I talk with Aisha Khan, a Grant Specialist in the NAMI organization, about mental health, her passion, and what NAMI is all about. Listen, I understand the feeling of resistance when it comes to organizations or actual helpful things. I mean that. I literally never believed there was anyone or anything, especially an organization, the could understand on some level how I feel or what I'm going through.   So please know that you are not alone. If you are looking for helpful and supportive information when it comes to your depression, anxiety, and mental health overall please check out NAMI. A search in Google could impact your mental health. You got this! I'm rooting for you. 

Can you actually be happy in life if you have depression? What about if you just deal with sadness, hopelessness, or anxiety? My answer is yes. In this YouTube video on my channel called "Immanuel" aka "Depression Talks", as a Mental Health Motivational Speaker, I share my insight on how you can be happy in life no matter who you are! Don't forget to join the private DT Nation Facebook Group to join a community working together to live our best lives with depression and change the mental health stigma. 

Life truly has been a roller coaster lately. I've had to face lots of inner demons every day. In this episode I share some experiences I have been going through, and where my mental state is today.    If you are someone who is feeling lonely and unaccepted, please know you are not alone. You are awesome just the way you are! Don't forget that:] 

I am trying to crawl forward right now instead of laying down. These past few days I haven’t been getting much sleep and this is effecting my mental health heavily. Having major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, getting the right amount of sleep is a necessity. There is so much anxiety and depression I am pushing through currently, but I will keep fighting. I will keep pushing forward. I hope that sharing this experience with you, you know you are not alone. If you would like 1 on 1 coaching, DM me on Instagram @DepressionTalks1

As the CEO of Depression Talks LLC I am looking for people who want to be a part of the DT Team! MONEY IS NOT MY MISSION OR GOAL. I won't ever have an employee. I only have partnerships and collaborations.  If you join my DT Team, I will teach you how to live by the 50.1 Method for free, and forever offer you 1 on 1 coaching for free while you're on the team. In return, I am asking that your offer you gifts, talents, and services to help me with my mission. My mission is to teach every human on this planet the 50.1 Method, break the mental health stigma, and increase EVERYONE'S mental health. Whatever skill, trade, gift, voice, art, music, ANYTHING you want to help this mission, I want to hear it! I can't wait to have more people be a part of the DT Team! If you're interested, DM me on Instagram @DepressionTalks1    

Time for you to beat your depression! That's right! 1 on 1 life coaching sessions with me: immanueljones@outlook.com

I am NOT the same person anymore, and that's a great thing! I am happy about who I am and where I am at in my life now. But please know, it has not been an easy journey. These past two months have been the hardest ever in my life. I hope that by sharing my story and truth with you, you know you are loved. You learn you are an amazing and beautiful person just the way you are! The world is in a lot of unease, stress, and pain right now. But know YOU ARE NOT ALONE! I mean that with all my heart. I love you. You are a light in this world that will continue to become brighter and brighter

Words CANNOT EXPRESS how livid this makes me. These words below need to be heard. WE (yes black people) ARE TIRED!   "We are TIRED. We corporate, we die. We run, we die. We fight back, we die. We beg, we die. We lie down, we die. We put our hands up, we die. We mind our business, we die. We’re unarmed, we die. We’re detained, we die. Tell us, what the HELL are we suppose to do to keep the cops from killing us? #icantbreathe #blacklivesmatter #saytheirnames #GeorgeFloyd" - Makail   How do people expect black people to react? Video after video of watching our own people's bodies being dropped, lifeless, and carried away just for being black. I'm 27, and I can barely take it. Think about children in elementary school, middle school, and high school having to live in fear of being killed every day... just for being black. Children LIVE on social media. It's in front of their faces every day right in their phones! You expect parents to be okay with that? Not knowing if their child will come back home safely just for the color of their skin? Year after year of protesting in silence, petitioning, voting, and so much more... and this still happens. How do people expect black people to continue to stay calm and act civilized... WHEN WE AREN'T TREATED AS CIVILIANS OURSELVES!   How the hell are we supposed to not be affected by all this? Are we supposed to act as nothing happened and keep moving forward? No... we've tried that. Should we protest and walk in the streets? Oh... we've tried that too. Let's just talk about it and be civil. Damn... that one has been taken as well. They all ended up with us getting shot.   This is wrong. I feel no remorse for those cops and what they have coming to them. No remorse.   *By the way. For the people that say, "It's not all cops. Not all cops are bad. Not all white people are bad. These are just a few. There are still good cops and good white people out there." OF COURSE! DUH! Clearly, we're not talking about "the good one's". I just don't get it man. For real. Colin Kaepernick takes a knee, doesn't kill anybody... and gets scorned mercilessly for it. This cop takes a knee on a black man's neck, MURDERS HIM, and isn't taken to jail IMMEDIATELY. Just gets fired..... think about that before only focusing on "the good one's". #BlackLivesMatter #GeorgeFloyd #ICantBreathe

I wanted to make this video showing my journey of overcoming a suicide attempt, heartbreak, financial hardships, feeling lost in life, and more. I truly hope it inspires you and helps you know that you can get through anything you put your mind to. Nothing has to hold you back. You are already WAY more than enough. Never forget that. I'm rooting for you. You are not alone. 

Breaking a negative thought cycle is possible! In this YouTube video, I share two different ways on how you can start turning your negative thoughts into positive thoughts. Also, don't forget to join the private DT Nation Facebook group! Go to Facebook and type in "DT Nation", and I'll make sure to add you right now. Hope to see you there!

This quarantine has effected all of us in different ways. Personally, I have battled with the feeling of being lost, not knowing what my passion is, or even who I am. If you are going through different obstacles during this quarantine, please know that you are not alone. Don't forget to join the private DT Nation Facebook group! Just go to Facebook and type in "DT Nation" and I'll make sure to add you right after this episode. Keep staying safe, and keep smiling. 

Feeling lost in life sucks and hurts. I've been there recently, but I just made it through. In this episode, I wanted to share that experience with you and practical tips on how you can get through this experience as well. I believe you will find value in this. Also, don't forget to join the private DT Nation Facebook group. Go to Facebook and type in "DT Nation", and I'll make sure to add you right now. Hope to see you there!

Starting something can truly be difficult. We can run into the face of self-doubt, laziness, or even fear. In this episode, I wanted to share five different things I learned to help you start right now. I hope that you find true value out of this. Oh, don't forget to join the private DT Nation Facebook group! Go to Facebook and type in "DT Nation", and I'll make sure to add you right now. Hope to see you there!

Depression can be crippling. It makes you feel like no matter what you do, nothing works. But I'm here to say this. Don't let depression win. Depression WILL NOT beat you. You are a warrior, a fighter, someone that is going to bring about change. Don't forget that. If you're feeling low right now, I hope that this depression motivational video impacts you in a positive way. I hope it shows you that you can achieve anything you put your mind to, REGARDLESS of your depression.   If you would like me to speak at your school or organization, send me an email at immanueljones@outlook.com    

I went to see a psychiatrist and it turns out I was misdiagnosed previously. I share my story in this episode. If you would like to give a monthly donation to support the production of the podcast, help change the mental health stigma, and help show people they are not alone, go to www.patreon.com/depressiontalks

Sometimes I feel like giving up. I do. I hope that by openly talking about how I feel, you know you are not alone.  If you would like to give a monthly donation to support the production of the podcast, help change the mental health stigma, and help show people they are not alone, go to www.patreon.com/depressiontalks

Right now I am learning how to believe in myself more. It's something I definitely need to work on. I hope that by sharing my journey with believing in myself more with you, you realize it's best to think positively. Even though things at times things may not work our way, we should still try and keep a positive mindset! By the way, do you want to unlock cool “Swag” rewards like access to the private DT Nation Facebook group, early access to all my podcast episodes, or even the chance to get a 30min 1 on 1 chat with me? Of course you do! Go to Patreon.com/depressiontalks and subscribe today.

Here is the audio from my YouTube video, "Feeling Lost Right Now - Vlog 23". To watch the visual version, and other awesome video content, go to YouTube.com and type in "Depression Talks". Hit the subscribe button to join DT NATION! By the way, do you want to unlock cool “Swag” rewards like access to the private DT Nation Facebook group, early access to all my podcast episodes, or even the chance to get a 30min 1 on 1 chat with me? Of course you do! Go to Patreon.com/depressiontalks and subscribe today.

If you are thinking about suicide, then this episode is for you. I read a message (story) that was sent to me about someone who committed suicide. I talk about my own attempt, and why I believe suicide is not the answer. Suicide is something that needs to be talked about. It's a subject that many people are afraid to talk about. But by continuing to have the conversation, the stigma behind talking about it will change. Please know I want you to stay. I don't want you to take your life. PLEASE call 1-800-273-8255 if you are suicidal. That is the suicide hotline. I love you. Thank you for being here. Continue to stay strong. I'm rooting for you

Here is the audio from my YouTube video, "The Compliment Series: You Are Loved". To watch the visual version, and other awesome video content, go to YouTube.com and type in "Depression Talks". Hit the subscribe button to join DT NATION! By the way, do you want to unlock cool “Swag” rewards like access to the private DT Nation Facebook group, early access to all my podcast episodes, or even the chance to get a 30min 1 on 1 chat with me? Of course you do! Go to Patreon.com/depressiontalks and subscribe today.

Do you know what you want out of life? Are you feeling lost or confused? If so, then this episode is for you. I share 3 different steps you can take to start to figure out what you want to do in life. I hope you find this helpful! By the way, do you want to unlock cool “Swag” rewards like access to the private DT Nation Facebook group, early access to all my podcast episodes, or even the chance to get a 30min 1 on 1 chat with me? Of course you do! Go to Patreon.com/depressiontalks and subscribe today.

If you are feeling depressed and you don't know why then you are going to relate a lot to this message. You are not alone.  By the way, do you want to unlock cool “Swag” rewards like access to the private DT Nation Facebook group, early access to all my podcast episodes, or even the chance to get a 30min 1 on 1 chat with me? Of course you do! Go to Patreon.com/depressiontalks and subscribe today.